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Generally speaking, yes, but it will only happen if the person is caught and the court case is finished. Usually, it will take a year or more.
Added: Actually, if the weapon was evidence in the case and material in the conviction of the defendant, the court or the police will hold the weapon as evidence until the SOL for the appeal of the verdict and sentencing has expired.
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What is the importance of a ballistic test?
To find out who the owner of the firearm being used to commit a crime is.
Is murder using a firearm a federal crime?
In general no, but there are certain situations where murder (with or without a firearm) becomes a federal crime.
What is the crime for stealing a firearm that is valued at over 500.00 dollars during a burglary?
Stealing a firearm is a federal felony, regardless of the value of the firearm.
What makes a murder aggavated?
Aggravated murder means there were some aggravating circumstances to the crime, such as as part of another violent crime like robbery; used a firearm; or lured the victim to his death.
Is it a crime to use a stolen firearm in self defense?
yes it is
Can a person who was convicted and went to prison and has a felon against him get his guns back in Minnesota?
No. It is a crime under state + federal law for a felon to be in possession of any firearm.
Can a felon have a black powder gun in ca?
Felon = Federally prohibited from possessing a firearm. It is considered illegal in every state for a convicted felon to be in possession of a firearm. By definition, a firearm is a weapon that is designed to expel a projectile by the action of smokeless or black powder. A felony firearm charge can also be brought against convicted felon who is found in possession of a firearm, regardless of the intended or actual use of the weapon. The offense level for this type of felony firearm crime also varies by state but is greater when the gun is loaded, kept or used unlawfully. The laws governing the penalties for felony firearm crimes vary by state and the specific circumstances of the crime. A person can also be charged in a felony firearm case when they knowingly purchase a firearm for a felon, an offense called "straw" purchasing. It is also a felony firearm crime to purchase, or otherwise handle, a firearm with the intent of furnishing it to a convicted felon.
Is assault with a firearm considered a violent crime?
No. "Violent" crime is normally defined as a crime in which another person was injured or someone tried to injure another person.
What is a gun felony?
"Gun crime", "gun felony", etc. refer to any crime in which a firearm was involved. It's a term often used by anti-gun politicians, organisations, and publications as a fear mongering tactic.
Is it a crime if you accidentally shoot yourself?
Not unless you were unlawfully in possession of a firearm that you shouldn't be.
What is Unlawful possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime?
Exactly what you have stated.
Is unlawful use of a firearm a violent crime?
Unable to determine from the information you have provided- it could be.
